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| Career Opportunities in Hospitality |
Updated: Apr 16, 2013 |
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- Staff Benefits
- Accommodation
- Training
- Placements
- Experiences
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With a rich heritage built upon over the last twenty years of excellence,
Harvey's Point Hotel has set the standard in luxury and elegance
and has become renowned for gourmet food and a high level of customer care.
We are currently recruiting for suitably qualified and experienced
personnel to join our successful and dynamic team.
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We have vacancies in the following Departments: |
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Click on links to find out more... |
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Your background could span premiere hotel groups, restaurants or cruise ships, but we're looking for at least three years' experience in dealing with exclusive clientele. Fluency in English is vital . As you would expect, salary and benefits packages are developed to attract the very best.
Written Applications only with CV
Microsoft Word Documents & Adobe PDF files Please. |
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| Staff Benefits at Harvey's Point |
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Staff Benefits:
- Monthly Tips
- Staff discount in Restaurant
- Complimentary/subsidized uniform
- On site parking
- Taxi home for late workers
- Health Insurance available to purchase at a reduced rate
- Long Service Awards-5yr, 10yr & 15yr
- Pensions
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| Staff Accommodation at Harvey's Point |
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Situated on the far grounds of Harvey's Point, overlooking Lough Eske, or Staff Lodge Comprises 12 compact, cabin-style Bedrooms with shower en suite, television, hairdryer
and Telephone. There is an attractive communal lounge with tea/coffee making Facilities. |
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The Staff Loge is available for the first 6 months
and after this time staff are expected to find their own accommodation. On occasion this facility may reach full capacity.
A duvet, pillow, mattress cover, 2 sets of bed
linen and 2 sets of towels are provided in the accommodation. However laundering of these
items is the responsibility of the resident. |
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The cost of the accommodation is €56/week,
this does not include any meals etc. There are
no cooking facilities within the accommodation. Meals can be taken in the Staff Canteen.
The accommodation area includes communal
laundry facilities, TV lounge,
free broadband internet access.
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Please note: Our staff accommodation is a 'NO SMOKING' area.
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| Staff Training at Harvey's Point |
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Mary O’Callaghan Wine Lecturer with the Irish Guild of Sommeliers presenting
certificates to the succesful candidates from Havey’s Point |
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All our team are working towards our collective Vision that Harvey’s Point will become
the best hotel in the Northwest and one of the leading hotels in Ireland. It is our vision that the Harvey’s Point brand name will be synonymous with world class excellence in accommodation, food and customer service. If you want to work in an environment
where you learn while you work, then Harvey's Point would be ideal for you.
The first two days of employment are spent on an induction programme which includes familiarisation tours of the hotel, health and safety, appearance standards presentations
and an introduction to the methods/techniques used to ensure that all our guests
have a memorable experience.
Food and Beverage employees undergo a further four day training course with our dedicated Food and Beverage Trainer, in a specially equipped training facility.
Career progression is easy at the Harvey's Point - we can offer certificated training
from Higher Wines Certificate, IT Training and First Aid Training, to more specialist
areas - such as the use of powersaws and sales skills.
Product knowledge is essential for our staff and there are visits to suppliers for our Chefs, wine tasting for our Food and Beverage staff, champagne presentations and visits to
other hotels in Ireland. When you are ready for promotion our management development portfolio will prepare you with workshops in Appraisal Skills, Time Management, Effective Meeting Management, Leadership Skills, Financial Awareness, Disciplinary Procedures, Recruitment Procedures and Absence Management. |
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| Student Placements at Harvey's Point |
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We are able to offer a number of non-supervisory placements to students throughout the year. The majority of our placements are for a minimum of 6 months, however we can also offer a limited number of shorter placements.
Our aim is to combine a hands-on learning process with other training methods that will result in the student receiving a complete work and educational work experience.
Culinary Programme
Our culinary programme provides a comprehensive rotational programme through a variety of positions within the Kitchens. The Culinary programme is the only programme that can enable students to take a placement from two weeks to one year. Experience, therefore, will very much depend on the length of the placement.
The programme can include experience within the 2AA Rosette Restaurant Kitchen or the Banquet Kitchen.
Food & Beverage Programme
Students who are on placement for more than 6 months will be able to undertake their training in at least two areas within Food & Beverage. The areas of choice will be the 2AA Rosette Restaurant, the Cocktail Bar, Room Service or our Gourmet Suite.
The timing of the training in each area will depend on the business need at the time.
Housekeeping Programme
Students will be trained in all aspects of servicing the rooms to a 4* standard.
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Students on placement for more than 6 weeks will participate in the Hotel Induction programme, which consists of a basic 2 day course followed by a further 4 days for students on a Food & Beverage Programme.
Students on placements of more than 6 months will also be able to participate in any in-house training programme which are relevant to them, and will be able to discuss with their mentor opportunities available within other departments e.g. Marketing, Sales, Front Office, Events, Personnel & Training. |
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| Work Experiences at Harvey's Point |
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I started working in Harvey’s Point in April 2007. It soon became clear teamwork was an essential element in the running of the hotel. I enjoy working in Harvey’s Point were all staff is “Equal to any, superior to many and inferior to none”
Ethna Mulreanny - Reception
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After several years working in 5 star hotel worldwide and having successfully passed Hospitality Management, I wanted to improve my English knowledge and gain new experiences.
I worked in different hotels in Ireland but Harvey’s Point appealed to me more. The friendliness of the Management on the phone was the first good impression I got. So I took the opportunity and came to the lovely town of Donegal.
During my first month of work I quickly recognised that Harvey’s Point Hotel is open minded towards all staff but more so to staff of different cultures. They always have an open ear for questions and ideas. From my experiences within the Hospitality Industry and having recently been promoted to Head Waiter, I can help Harvey’s Point meet the set targets and together with the rest of the team lead Harvey’s Point to further success.
Orhan Erinc - Restaurant
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I started in the Tourism & Catering College in 2005, being from Donegal and knowing the reputation of Harvey’s Point I asked if they would consider me for my Work Placement. My first placement was from May 06- Sept 06. I enjoyed my experience and learned a lot. Through this the Hotel asked me to work on a part time basis while I was attending college. During my second placement I experienced different areas of the kitchen and produced high standards of food for their 2 Rosette Restaurant. Having successfully graduated in 2007 Harvey’s Point offered me the position of Chef de Partie. I am grateful to the Hotel for the opportunity that they have given me and the experiences of gaining more work experience in top class Restaurants in Ireland.
Colin McKee - Chef de Partie
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Having relocated from the Phillipines I joined the Harvey’s Point team in 2003. I love my job because I have the opportunity to meet people from different countries. I love the challenges in my job which makes it more exciting. I enjoy guests who return to this beautiful hotel which is also very peaceful.
Ireland and Harvey’s Point are my second home, I fell in love with the Country, the people and the Hotel.
Emerlina B. Baquing - Accommodation Supervisor
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